Mount Alvernia High School - Alvernian Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Adorned in their new beautiful green and gold choral gowns, the Glee Club joyfully rehearses. Whether some of the pieces be merry traditional Christmas carols, or others be the difficult and somber selections of the masters, still these girls put forth every bit of their musical talent to make each performance the best possible. Clee Club The accordionist, Daryl Zwigart, and the pianist, Barbara Mehrlich have accompanied the Glee Club ' on varied occasions. Mary Ann Mrak, president of the Glee Club and the sixteen senior members smile happily as they recall the many pleasant incidents that occurred during their music classes, rehearsals, and perform- ances. Their four years of singing have been the cause of much enjoyment both for themselves, and for their many appreciative audiences.

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Fatima Under the patronage of Our Lady, the Fatima club of Mount Alvernia endeavors to acquaint the girls with the life of a religious, and to instill in them a zeal for such a life. Third Order Of myself I can do nothingg but with God I can do all things. The hearts of those being invested into the Third Order of Saint Francis are filled with joy as Father Angelus, Third Order moderator at the Mount, places the scapular around their necks, and hands them the white cord of purity, They realize that now they are the recipients of many graces, blessings, and spirit- ual benefits bestowed upon a member of the Third Order. They are now prepared to walk with Francis. Retreat Without Me you can do nothing. The students of the Mount know well the meaning of these words of Christ. They heed them especially during the peaceful, recollected days of the annual retreat. With their minds and hearts surrendered entirely to God, they realize more than ever the holy serenity of Christ's teachings. At the close of the retreat, they enter once again into their everyday surroundings only now better pre- pared spiritually to face the materialistic views con- fronting them on their tread to sanctity. L.

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Christmas Prom Amid falling snow and whistling wind the annual Christmas Dance, The Sno-Flake Fantasy, sponsored by the senior class was held at the Elmer E. Krohl American Legion Post in Etna. The blue and white streamers and snow flakes which carried out the theme of the dance floated as rhythmically as the dancers did to the strains of Winter Wonderland as played by the Hy-Fys. At the close of the evening's festivities, sincere gratitude was expressed to the members of the P.T.G. who kindly con- sented to act as chaperones. Us 1 Fun was the password at the long anticipated Christmas dance. Gay dancing, tantalizing refreshments, and in general an enjoyable evening, hailed the dance as a success for those who attended.